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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Cristiano Ronaldo’s last-ever World Cup campaign ended at the hands of familiar foes Spain in the Round of 16 as Portugal went down 1-0 at Dallas on Monday night.
Substitute Mikel Merino scored in added time, sending his side into the quarter-finals while extending their run without conceding a goal.
Merino struck in the 91st minute after fellow substitute Ferran Torres slipped a through pass behind Portugal’s defence. European champions Spain recorded another clean sheet as Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup.
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